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Sunday’s Juneteenth Parade and Festival in Philadelphia served as a “celebration and homage to our ancestors.”
7 months ago
Pa. state Sen. Nikil Saval plans to finally read ‘Ulysses’ on Bloomsday
After two missed tries, the literary state senator will lend his voice to James Joyce’s “monumental, musical, bawdy” masterpiece.
7 months ago
Haddonfield unveils two markers commemorating the borough’s Black experience
The markers are the first ones recognizing the borough’s Black history since its founding in 1713.
7 months ago
Civil rights lawyer William T. Coleman honored among the founding fathers
A bas-relief sculpture of the major civil rights lawyer represents the man who shaped modern Constitutional law.
7 months ago
Boy Scouts’ troubled history, Siri goes AI, Philly’s sewage problem
The century-old organization faces big problems and big changes - from financial struggles caused by a child-abuse scandal to more inclusive membership policies.
Air Date: June 12, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:49Chet Walker, who helped the 76ers win the 1967 NBA title, has died
The seven-time All-Star forward was 84. Walker was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012.
7 months ago
Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the U.S.A.” anniversary, UArts in Philadelphia closing
The legendary album of the Boss turns 40 and we reflect on the impact of Bruce Springsteen's music and what it says about our region, country, politics and more.
Air Date: June 4, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:03Suzan-Lori Parks’ “Father Comes Home From the Wars,” set during the Civil War, has its Philadelphia premiere during Juneteenth.
8 months ago
Listen 1:40After more than a month in drydock, the Battleship NJ sets date for Camden return
With new reinforcement plates and a fresh coat of paint, the Big NJ will soon return to its Camden home.
8 months ago
New Philadelphia task force studies reparations for Black residents
Recommendations could include payments, social services, and political reforms.
8 months ago
Orlando ‘Lonnie’ George, former Delaware speaker and Del. Tech president, dies at 78
George was president of Delaware Technical Community College for 19 years before retiring in 2014.
8 months ago
Josh Gibson becomes MLB career and season batting leader as Negro Leagues statistics incorporated
After a three-year research project, Negro Leagues statistics for more than 2,300 players were incorporated into Major League Baseball's official records.
8 months ago
Delaware marks 70th anniversary of its role in landmark Brown v. Board decision
The First State still struggles with creating a quality education for all students despite its consequential role in the Brown v. Board decision.
8 months ago
Listen 4:42After months of public feedback and controversy, Philly’s Mütter Museum opens new exhibition
The new exhibit is “intentionally rough around the edges” and asks for more feedback.
8 months ago
TED Talks coming to Philly as part of 250th celebration of America’s independence
The speakers series now joins other 2026 events in Philly, including the World Cup, the MLB All-Star contest and March Madness.
8 months ago
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